How is information literacy taught?
Most instruction begins in conjunction with first-year English Composition classes, specifically ENG 1051 and ENG 1052. Sessions include a library tour, and instruction on finding and evaluating books, articles, and websites. Librarians work closely with English instructors to address such issues as plagiarism, developing a topic, and citations.
Librarians do most of the instruction in cooperation with English Composition instructors. In addition, faculty members in academic departments are encouraged to integrate information literacy concepts into their coursework so that fluency will increase as students progress toward their degree.
TILT: The Information Literacy Tutorial is available from the library website to help you familiarize yourself with the concepts involved. It can also be a refresher before you take the test. TILT can include quizzes to test yourself, but the tutorial has to be embedded in a Blackboard course to make them available.
Incorporating Information Literacy into the Curriculum: a Faculty Guide was created to provide instructors with information about literacy proficiencies, with strategies and suggestions for assignments that incorporate them.
Term Paper Alternatives Research papers are a common reason for students to use the library and research tools. However, these suggestions for alternative assignments can also encourage students to use library resources, think critically, and acquire research knowledge.
Information Literacy for Faculty and Administrators is a brief guide from the American Library Association that provides an introduction to the concept of information literacy and model information literacy programs. It is designed specifically for academic administrators and faculty.
Developing Research & Communication Skills: Guidelines for Information Literacy in the Curriculum is a handbook from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education designed to provide "colleges and universities with suggestions for how they might develop and implement a mission-driven approach to integrating information literacy across the curriculum.